Company 1

Fire Company 1 is a 100% Volunteer department that is staffed by highly motivated and trained volunteers who proudly provide Fire and EMS services to the residents of Powhatan County.

Powhatan Volunteer Fire Department was originally the Powhatan Emergency Crew, which was established in 1949. The Emergency Crew provided ambulance service and fire protection. The original building was located behind the Old Sheriff’s Office in the courthouse area. One of the first vehicles was a 1935 Ford fire engine. The emergency crew later split and became two separate organizations Powhatan Volunteer Fire Department Company 1 (central fire company) & Powhatan Volunteer Rescue Squad.

Company 1 is a part of the Powhatan Fire Department Association. As a whole we proudly provide fire and EMS services to the citizens and visitors of Powhatan County.